Addressing the Nation on War and Duty
The article reflects a 1917 graduation address urging national unity and a duty to support Wilson’s war effort. It argues for universal military service, allied financing, and a moral defense of democracy against German aggression, framing wartime sacrifice as a civic obligation. The speaker contrasts US resolve with German actions and calls Americans to rally behind the Allies.
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Létic
Isaac Wl
U.ty
Pril Gud
Presinson
Congress
Ugent
United States
America
France
Flanders
New York
New England
Virginia
Europe
Wilson
Numcers
Germany
McAdoo
Great Britain
Belgium
Deutschland
Brotherhood of Men
Mother’s Miracle Guide Promises Easier Childbirth
An advertisement touts a prenatal preparation called Mother’s Friend said to ease pregnancy and labor. It claims benefit for the expectant mother and unborn child, urging readers to obtain the product from their druggist and to read a free book by the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae
Hla
The White Way Restaurant Sales 25 Cent Dinners
The White Way Restaurant on DeSiard street continues offering 25 cent dinners and suppers. Owner Will Atkinson, in Monroe fourteen years, promotes American staff integrity and fair pricing while pledging good value and service to customers.
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White Way
DeSiard Street
Will Atkinson
Monroe
State Board of Health
Follow the Flag Join in the Call to Liberty and Unity
A wartime era exhortation urges citizens to rally behind the flag. The message cites democracy as a gift, honors former ministers, and calls for justice and goodwill abroad and at home. It emphasizes unity, hope, and readiness to face challenges with national symbolism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marburg
Bedrium
High Duty to Support Liberty Loan Bonds Declared
An editorial urges citizens to fund the war effort through Liberty Loan bonds presenting the moral duty to invest, noting tax exemptions and potential future higher interest bonds. It highlights sub chasers, destroyers, and allied support as direct benefits and praises Senator Wilk for subscribing early.
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United States
Earth
France
Wilk Fiame
Mississippi
House of Congress
Week's Sports Events Highlight Broad Schedule
A dense list of upcoming contests across the United States and Canada includes women's tennis at Livingston Maryland and Baltimore, trap shooting tournaments in multiple states, boxing bouts in Racine and Bridgeport, and horse shows in Leesburg and Tuxedo Park.
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Livingston
Staten Island
Maryland
Baltimore
Utah
Ogden
Bendy Leonard
Joe Welch
Philadelphia
Ik. O
Eggers
Young McAuliffe
Bridgeport
Leesburg
South Dakota
Alexandria
Ohio
Toledo
New Jersey
Little Falls
Joe Wellings
Frankie Callahan
Racine
Wis
Rhode Island
Westerly
Tuxedo Park
N. Y
University of Chicago
This Date in History Highlights Key Events
The entry lists major historical milestones by date, including Kentucky’s first legislature in 1792 with Isaac Shelby as governor, 1805 Tripoli prisoners freed, 1816 treaties with indigenous nations, 1819 Baltimore Odd Fellows lodge, and deaths and events through 1916 covering U.S. Supreme Court first Jew, San Francisco waterfront fire, and WWI notes from Mesopotamia and Asiago.
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Kentucky
Isaac Shelby
Tripoli
United States
Washington Lodge of Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Baltimore
James P. Henderson
Texas
Washington, D. C
North Carolina
Constantinople
Nebraska
Bradshaw
Canada
Peru
Heuador
Brazil
Argentina
Arlington National Cemetery
Datehiers
Louis D. Brande
States Supreme Court
San Francisco
Mesopotamia
Kut-el-Amara
Teutonic
Prezemysl
Asiago
von Hethmann-Hollweg
Reichstag
Germany
Van Lax Health Tonic Ad
An old advertisement promotes Van Lax claiming it improves liver health and prevents illness. It touts ease of taking avoids calomel or habit forming drugs and urges immediate purchase from Chase & Collens.
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Chase & Collens
Purify Blood to Fight Eczema With S. S. S.
An eczema advertisement urges washing skin and applying salves while claiming lasting cure comes from purifying blood. It promotes S. S. S. as a vegetable remedy discovered over fifty years ago to clear eruptions and restore vigor. Readers are advised to obtain it from a druggist and seek free medical advice from Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta.
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Swift Specific Co
Swift
Atlanta, Ga
Po-teo-Lax Advertisement Claims Constipation Relief
A vintage ad promotes Po-teo-Lax as a reliable remedy for constipation and bloating with no taste and no after effects. It claims the laxative is nature’s remedy, helps children stay active and calms an irritable mind, and notes a large bottle is sold by druggists.
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Isaac L. Lemle
Tion
Italy
Japan
Marseilles
Broadway
103Rd St
Central Park
Hudson River
West Side
Suipesb
Ske
Burke
Irepru
THE
John Sharp
Williems
Form Missis
Sippi
Dorval
Jockey Club
Montreal
Southern Golf Association
Birmingham
Pennsylvania
Bradford
South Carolina
Greenwood
Missouri
Springfield
Strangler Lewis
Valdek Zbyszko
Ladies’ Kennel Association of America
Mineola
L. L
Monterat
Wyoming
Douglass
Metropolitan A. A
New York City
Oakland
Cal
Douglas Park Jockey Club
Louisville
Devonshire Track
Windsor
Ont
Ouachita Harness & Saddle Co
J. R. Thomas
Swayze Bros
Saoueien
McGuire Cattle Company
West Monroe
Draughon
Practical Business College
Third Street
C. Bates
J. M. Munholland
Jackson and
Grammont Streets
Guy P. Stubbs
Draughon's Practical Business College
O. C. Bates
Fert
People’s Homestead and Savings Association
Bailey
J. Rivoire
South Grand Street
Wood Street
Herman Masur
Jackson Street
W. M. Lynch
Caspari
Kaliski
Kilmo
Texzes Streets
Joe Amman
Oak Streets
Walker Bros. Grocery Co
Fred Miller
Palace
Oak Street
Catalpa Street
Harrison Street
Lee Avenue
Care News-Star
P. O
Majestic
Monroe Hotel
Har
St-41
Grammont Street
Ouachita Avenue
B. A. Porter
BSASE
KR. L. Wood
Eczema
Carter Packet Company
New Orleans
Pine Street
Carter Acre CO
Roy D. Mitchell
Vicksburg, St
Reveport & Pacific BY
U. C
Vilege
Woods
Reunion
Owly
Donohoe
KP. A
Viceoypss Ouieep
Dr. Bell
John P. Williams
G. Surghnor
J. L. Adams
J. Q. Graves
Adams & Graves Physicians and Surgeons
Chase & Collens Co
Thos. E. Wright
Allen’s Pharmacy
F. Collins
Monroe Veterinary Infirmary
N. 6Th &J
Monroe, la
J. Newton
D. W. Cosby
Geo. W. Wright
Newton, Cosby & Wright
O’donnell & Gray
Ofc
New South
F. C. Bennett
Dr. Co, Neves
DRS. Bennett & Neves Bye
Bar, Nose and
Chase & Colens Co
Julia B. Matsler
Grammont St. Monroe
Louisians
Colorado
California
Denver
A.D. Bell
Ono. D. Hunter
Asst
Dellas
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